new year…. New me..

[Scw787]

so like many I’m re starting a health & fitness regime…. I’ve 4 stone to loose… I’ve lost it before but after a terrible year health & mental health wise I’ve regained the weight. This time I need to do it for me.. for my health…& because I want to be healthy again. I’m 58 (59 in April) & want to be fit enough to enjoy life!

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello and welcome to the forum, Scw787

As you say, you're like many others in the search for a new approach to health and fitness, and you'll find plenty of ideas and support here. It always helps to start with a plan so have think about what worked for you in the past, and what tweaks you'd like to make so you can keep hold of the progress you make in the coming weeks.

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Onwards and downwards

[PippiRuns 3kg]

Hi and welcome. Youve come to a great community. One of our lovely admin people will welcome you shortly and introduce you to the forum.

Edit: Oh, I see that Bridgegirl welcomed you already. I missed her reply.

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor]

Hi there - fellow brit here!

Sorry to hear you had a difficult year, and well done for making a decision to change things for the better. What plan will you follow to help you lose weight if I can ask?

Having your birthday in April is a great milestone to set yourself a goal of making some sustainable changes between now and then, before approaching the rest of the year. My advice is to not put pressure on yourself by focusing on the whole 4 stone. Just aim for that first half stone, or even a few lbs to get yourself started.

You mentioned too that you lost the weight before, how did you achieve that? It's always good to look at your achievements from the past. I'd also say to release any guilt or shame attached to regaining the weight. Look forwards to the amazing things you will do, not behind

[Scw787 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to -WeightLossWarrior-]

I did WW before …. I’ve downloaded the body coach app but tbh I’m not sure what I’ll follow… but I’ll focus on the first stone !!! My back ache is definitely linked to my weight gain….so I see a New Year as being a time to re focus & get life back on track!

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor in reply to Scw787]

As someone who suffers from back pain, I realise it can be horrible. I have a herniated disc and have to be careful not to do too much of certain exercises, but walking helps a lot. Perhaps that's something you could introduce?

Also, bringing awareness to your eating often helps to highlight areas to make some easy changes to get results immediately. You could consider keeping a food journal maybe?!

[Scw787 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to -WeightLossWarrior-]

I was very fit… but life got in the way…but I’ve got to find my enthusiasm for getting out there again… be it swimming.. walking etc ..,& yes a food journal is what I’m going to do…!!! At 58 I need to get back on track !!

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor in reply to Scw787]

Having the knowledge and experience as a healthy person previously will help you I am sure!! I wish you the best for your journey and look forward to seeing your progress!

[Scw787 Restart Dec 2023]

thankyou…1st Body coach work out completed!!!!

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Sounds exactly like me . 58 brought hiatus hernia op and after that shock brought I must do this for me . Fast forward to 63 and I am so glad I did it - so are my 5 sons as it stops them worrying now they see a slimmer mum who is fitter , healthier but still enjoys a slap up meal and the odd box of chocolates but I have now noticed they will buy me jumpers and hoodies now they don't have to shop for XXL . Never realised my family worried until I actually began to look different .

I refuse to 'diet '. I love food . So simply no snacks . 3 main courses - no starters , no puddings as I have yogurt with my breakfast as well as my fruit portion . I have any tasty things as sides to replace say carbs or those 2 slices of bread are a filled sandwich not ' on the side' . Didn't find it hard to say goodbye to 18kg and now maintain with a 12kg loss as don't exercise as madly .

Summer will address 3/4 kg as I hate winter . I tend to stay more indoors but come April / May my bike will be dusted down . back to all day walks too .

[t1d1961 Restart Dec 2023]

Hi, I'm in my 60s and I have about the same to lose. Cheers to us! Here's to a happier, healthier and thinner 2024 Sue

[Scw787 Restart Dec 2023]

we should buddy up!!